Reviewing Random Films For Fun

November 30, 2014

Ghostbusters #MovieReview

Film 89 in the “1001 Films to See Before You Die” is 1984’s “Ghostbusters”. Who you gonna call? Well, someone who’s never seen the film until now to review it! And I very much enjoyed this film from start to finished. And where do you start with a film like this? The classic theme song sung by Ray Parker Jr., the quotable lines, or The Stay-Puft Marshmellow Man? I mean, who hasn’t sang “Ghostbusters” at a karaoke bar? Or quoted the film at some point? Or even wanted to roast marshmellows on a campfire after watching this? And I’m not gonna lie but I now want a Stay-Puft Marshmellow Man doll for Christmas! Add that to the list Santa! At one point in the film, I went to check to see how long I had watched to realised that I was already 50 minutes into the film which is a clear indication of how well paced the movie is. I highly recommend watching this. As for the 1989 sequel, I may watch it at a later day. Speaking of the sequel, while the stars realigned themselves for “Ghostbusters II”, Bill Murray endeavored to rule himself out of a long-mooted third installment insisting to its makers that he would do it only “if you kill me off in the first reel.” And with talks last month, October 2014, of the third film being announced will be directed by Paul Feig (“Bridesmaids”, “Knocked Up”, “Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult” and “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story”) and will be an all women’s version of the film staring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Linda Cardellini and Emma Stone. Thoughts on “Ghostbusters 3?” Also, if you have seen this film and/or seen the 1989 sequel then let me know what you thought of them in the comments. Here is what I had to say while watching 1984’s “Ghostbusters.”